Glossary - Computer Science
In this module you are going to be working with different texts related to computers. Each of you will have to choose one of them and do some work on it. You will have to add to the glossary at least 10 words from the text and 5 extra words that you consider interesting.
Those of you that leave the activity for the "last minute" will probably find that the "good words" are taken. In that case, you can choose the words from different articles, always giving the reference of where you found it.
Please, make sure that you keep the words in alphabetical order and include the title of the article you have taken them from, putting it in brackets, next to the definition. You can find the English definition in this dictionary and the Spanish translation in this one.
Sample table:
Word
Definition
Title of the text
Translation in Spanish
Student's name
Newbie
Someone who is new or inexperienced with new technologies.
Natives and inmigrants - new words and the digital divide from MED magazine
Novato
Your name
Students' tables (insert your tables below)
Word
Definition
Title of the text
Translation in Spanish
Student’s name
Bandwidth
The range of frequencies that have to be used for an individual telecommunications signal
Computer words
Banda ancha
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blend
To combine two words in order to create one single word with a single meaning.
Computer words
Combinación
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Bug
An error in a computer system or programme.
Computer words
Virus
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Computer geek
Someone who really likes computers.
Computer words
Fanática/o de los ordenadores.
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Debug
A system used to fix programmes and systems which have bugs.
Computer words
Depurar / eliminar
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Download
To take something from the Internet and get it on your computer.
Computer words
Descargar
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Emoticon
A virtual face made with the keyboard in order to express different emotions.
Computer words
Emoticono
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Etiquette
The words given to a text, for example, in order to find it easily.
Computer words
Etiqueta
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
High-bandwidth
A high range of frequencies used for a telecommunications signal.
Computer words
Banda ancha alta
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Icon
The pictures one can see on their computers.
Computer words
Icono
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Mouse
The device we use to move the pointer.
Computer words
Ratón
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Netspeak
The type of language used on the Internet.
Computer words
Lenguaje de internet
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Newbies
Someone who is not very experienced in technology.
Computer words
Novatos
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Search engine
The system we use to find things on the Internet.
Computer words
Motor de búsqueda
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Technophobe
Someone who is afraid of using computers.
Computer words
Tecnófobo
Idaira Serrano de la Cuesta
Word
Definition
Title of the text
Translation in Spanish
Student’s name
back-up
a copy of information held on a computer that is stored separately from the computer.
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copia de seguridad
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browser
a computer program that makes it possible for you to read information on the Internet.
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navegador
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cloud service
any service made available to provide access to applications, resources and services to users via the Internet.
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servicio de almacenamiento en la nube
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desktop
a view on a computer screen that contains icons representing files, programs and other features of a computer.
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escritorio
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disk space
a number of bytes on a disk for the storage of data.
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espacio en disco
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driver
a computer program that makes it possible for a computer to use other pieces of equipment.
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controlador
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external drive
a storage device located outside of a computer.
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almacenamiento externo
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hard drive
a disk on which a large amount of information can be stored and used by a computer.
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disco duro
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RAM
Random Access Memory computer memory that is used as a temporary store of data that may be changed or deleted.
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memoria RAM memoria de acceso aleatorio
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restore (verb)
to return a computer to an earlier better condition.
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restaurar
María Antonia Barnés Vigil
system image
a full back-up of everty thing in a computer which includes the operating system and running programes.
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imagen del sistema
María Antonia Barnés Vigil
taskbar
a set of symbols on a computer screen that shows the programs you are using and allows you to change them.
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barra de tareas
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uninstall (verb)
to remove a computer program from a computer.
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desinstalar
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update (verb)
to make something more modern or suitable for use by adding new information or changing its design.
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actualizar
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video card
a circuit board inside a computer that allows it to receive and show moving images.
Glossary - Computer Science
In this module you are going to be working with different texts related to computers. Each of you will have to choose one of them and do some work on it. You will have to add to the glossary at least 10 words from the text and 5 extra words that you consider interesting.
Those of you that leave the activity for the "last minute" will probably find that the "good words" are taken. In that case, you can choose the words from different articles, always giving the reference of where you found it.
Please, make sure that you keep the words in alphabetical order and include the title of the article you have taken them from, putting it in brackets, next to the definition. You can find the English definition in this dictionary and the Spanish translation in this one.
Sample table:
Students' tables (insert your tables below)
computer memory that is used as a temporary store of data that may be changed or deleted.
memoria de acceso aleatorio
(verb)
(verb)
(verb)